Curious crustaceans support an obelisk from ancient Egypt that now stands in modern-day Central Park.

This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.

A pedestrian island in the middle of world-famous Times Square emits a strange (and purposeful) humming noise.

The original toys that inspired the beloved children's stories are on display at the New York Public Library.

A dilapidated dock tells the story of Titanic's missed arrival.

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.

Lady Liberty's first beacon of enlightenment is now displayed in a museum near the statue.

These impressively detailed battle scenes depict the violence and tragedy of war in miniature.

Ice cream stand, snack bar, and time capsule of milk conveyance.

The former home of Samuel Clemens and family remembers the happiest period of the author's life.

A centuries-old church stands as a testament to Boston's "father of architecture."

An interesting decoration on this historic site, this weathervane comes with as many legends as it does questions.

What was once a true peninsula has now been filled in, causing the water to recede and leaving many streetside "waterfronts" and landlocked "islands."

This area was once known for being a lawless haven for rough-and-tumble sailors, earning the maritime-themed nickname "the black sea."

A former waterfront market is now in the center of town due to some interesting Boston engineering.

Millions of numbers carved in glass represent the tattoos forced upon victims.

One of the oldest used bookstores in the U.S. has been selling antiquarian treasures since 1825.

This supermarket is suspended 25 feet above an interstate highway.

Two thousand artifacts from around the world collected by one woman who loved to travel.

A little bit Wonkatania, a little bit pink elephant.

The most famous location in China was home to whole dynasties worth of imperial rulers.

China's most famous acrobatics act.

The once highest point in China blends symbolic design with a kick of adrenaline.

This 22-floor tower's Skydeck offers panoramic views of Amsterdam.